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Stafford sentenced to 25 years in prison for drug trafficking
Miranda Marie Stafford, 57, of Perry, was sentenced to 300 months (25 years) in federal prison after previously pleading guilty to multiple counts of possession and distribution of methamphetamine.…
Property tax bills are hitting the mail
For the second straight year after a major hurricane brought damage and destruction to many local residents and property owners, Taylor County Tax Collector Mark Wiggins is including a note…
Nammo ‘still on target’ for next major expansion
With a workforce that has already grown to 150 employees, Nammo Perry continues to move forward with a planned major expansion project in Taylor County that will significantly increase the…
Helene wiped away $52 million in value
Hurricane Helene was the strongest hurricane to hit Florida’s Big Bend area since 1851, wiping away an estimated $52 million in property value off of Taylor County tax rolls with…
TCHS principal McCoy tenders her resignation
Taylor County High School (TCHS) Principal Heather McCoy has submitted her resignation, and will be taking a position with the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) in the Office of School…
Two seriously injured in crash
Two drivers were seriously injured in a violent “t-bone” crash that occurred Wednesday morning, Oct. 23, at the intersection of Holt Road and Puckett Road.…
Warner Avenue extension hits dead end
After hearing overwhelming opposition from residents of Quail Pointe Subdivision, the city council has indicated it will not pursue a suggestion to extend Warner Avenue south to Puckett Road via…
Bulldogs battle #1-ranked Gadsden Co.
After a spectacular 6-0 start to the season, the Taylor County High School (TCHS) Bulldogs have lost two straight games heading into their toughest test of the year.…
Courthouse roof damaged by hurricane
In addition to the major destruction along the Taylor County coast, local officials are also dealing with Hurricane Helene damage to county facilities located much farther inland, including the Taylor…
County suspends recycling due to Helene damages
Due to damage sustained at the county’s recycling center from Hurricane Helene, the county has been forced to temporarily suspend most of its recycling activities.…
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